Abandoned Nevele Resort - Luxurious Winter Getaway

[@JPVideos81]

2021 update. With plans falling though the cracks, the demolition of the resort never took place. The resort still stands as of March 2021 and people have been there regularly without any issues. Cameras were removed and future plans are unknown at this point.

[@M.TTT.]

dang, I wanted to go here lol

[@jm1551701]

I have always wondered if that was true, I have yet to see one active or even non active CCTV set up any where you went through, unless it was set up after your shoot there, I would believe more it was a neighbor in the hills over looking the place and dropping a dime when he notices activity at the resort, I would not think the State Police have a direct video feed coming into there command, the state police are very busy I can't see they would have a lot of time to baby sit that place, and I can't see the state of NY allocating funds for OT to patrol that area, state POLICE don't patrol neighbor hoods, they are up and down the state roads giving out moving violations, there is no revenue to be gained by going out to the resort, other then Trespassing fines, so unless someone drops a dime on URBX that's the only way, there is nothing there to steel really the only thing they would be concerned about is arson.

[@M.TTT.]

@@jm1551701 could be just local police there too right? Or do they not have local police there. I'm sure people do call the cops if they see anyone there and it looked like theres some sort of spa thing right next door

[@LVThN_von_Ach]

Looks like an albino spider, in frozen condition that is.

[@trinaf.4422]

If this building is in a small town in the Catskills, most smaller towns rely on the county sheriff, or the state police. At least that's what many of the small communities in the other parts of the state of New York do..

[@jessicalegore111]

As a kid my grandparents took me here to vacation. Went every year from the mid 70's to mid 80's. I spent a lot of time ice skating there. It was awesome. We used to go to the Falls View as well. Thanks for bringing back so many memories!!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching

[@MrJasonshores364]

Oh my gosh. My Mom took me and my little brother here in 1987, 88 and 89. We always had a total blast, no matter what I'll always have wonderful memoirs of my time there.

[@irvinward5292]

I was born in Ellenville in 1924. I left Ellenville in October, 1949, after the "sizon". We had a small hotel (summer resort), which what all the hotels were, including the big ones. I graduated from Ellenville High School in 1941. I served in World War II for three years. I also ran our hotel after the war. My brother did before the war. My father was a dairy and chicken farmer ten months of the year. Our resort season was from July 4th to Labor Day. Our hotel was located about 1/2 mile from the Fallsview and Nevele. Joe and Lillian Slutsky who originally owned the Nevele were friends of my parents. The came to my Bar Mitzvah. I have many fond memories of the summers in Ellenville and the terrble winters. In those days, there were no commercial winter sports. Incidentally, we were in the Shawangunk range of the Catskill mountains. What you show here is after my time. I lived through the early years. They were great years.

[@TheScrumtralecent]

Thanks for sharing Irvin. Helps put these videos in perspective.

[@ITI-xi5zx]

thank you for sharing your stories, Irvin! thank you for your service. You have lived an interesting and full life

[@sarahcarlie6893]

All of these videos I have seen are just freaking me out! I I've been to somewhere places but these are just I don't know how to describe what I am witnessing. I cannot believe people left everything behind in beautiful places with no one to care for them and just let them decay with some of them still left with electricity, that's some crazy s***. I'm hooked I am totally going to watch you guys I can't believe people just took off and left all of that behind they must have been arrested and or like the one video shows with fingerprints must have been a murderer or something but they are really really freaking me out especially the elephant chairs and the iron suit I just can't believe no one has taken anything from there. I really honor you guys for not ripping them off as a lot of people would have.

[@tdhawk167]

Thank you for your service, Irvin! What a treat to hear of your memories! Thank you for sharing! I met a contractor here in the Catskills with that surname, I'll bet he's got connections to the Nevele! Will ask him. Would love to hear more stories about ut

[@zorya.4677]

The best part of the quarantine is that I can finally watch all of JP’s videos!

[@JPVideos81]

Winning!

[@seabasscardsandcomics4264]

Amen

[@613chaya]

I was pleased to hear that the Pisten Bully snow groomer was purchased by Holiday Mountain (off rte. 17). Good to know it will be refurbished and used. !

[@lesliekahn8043]

I would like to thank you for this beautiful video. What you thought was a theater was called the Stardust Room where they had the shows. You had a before picture of the Stardust Room with a man standing on the stage. The man standing was the MC, band leader and the entertainment director. That was also my dad, Art Kahn who worked their 40+ years. The building you went into after the Towers was the original main building a

[@JPVideos81]

Oh wow, thanks for sharing

[@oldisgood2587]

So cool

[@markreiman571]

The stardust room was the theater at Kutchers

[@Stubahn]

And then after "retiring", owning and operating every freakin' vending machine on the hotel circuit. Artie was one of the friendliest easy-going guys around; always with a smile and a wave from his handful of keys. I'd sit and also chat with your Mom(?) aunt(?) about how your uncle was really starting to get "off the ground" with his career. Memories! Thanks!

[@theacederberg7033]

Listen up JPVideos..... you have totally spoiled everything else those junk punk pushers show.... i am still shaking my head in awe... your commentary, professionalism, montage at the end and hell ya even music selection... you deserve some sort of award!!! well done brother!!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much!

[@MoccoTheDoggo]

@@JPVideos81 yeah, you did a good job on this one buddy.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

@@JPVideos81 Whats the music? Love it

[@t.s.racing]

Thea, ever date a bartender from Brass Candle in Goshen ? Ride on his custom Harley through Pennsylvania? Its me, I never EVER forgot you ♥️♥️♥️ you probably won't see this as KZbin deletes my comments. They HATE ALPHA MALES WHO TELL THE TRUTH. I bet you're still BEAUTIFUL!

[@theacederberg7033]

@@t.s.racing of course I am beautiful, however I am not the Thea you are referring to :-( Wish I were!

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

Born in Ellenville, I used to walk a back trail to the Fallsview and Nevele and the falls. I used to work the ski slope and hang in the Chalet. I could tell stories about the resort nobody knows about from personal knowledge. Thanks for showing this once thriving and glorious resort.

[@FuKnOveRkiLL]

Small world. I lived about a mile from the Nevele on Nevins St back in 86-87 before moving to Wappingers Falls. Spent many days sitting around that fire pit as a teen. Oh the memories ;)

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

@@FuKnOveRkiLL I grew up on Maple Ave, The Elementary end. I spent quite a lot of time there and the Fallsview, Fishing the ponds, lake and streams. Would collect stray golf balls and sell them back for practice ones. I have the fond memories of taking the back dirt path.

[@jacquelinemennella343]

I have to tell you, I am about halfway through this video, and I'm having a very hard time watching it. I grew up at The Nevele, it was my home away from home, my father was the golf pro there for over 40 years. I know every inch of that place like the back of my hand, and this is probably one of the saddest things I've ever seen. Even though, I did go up there myself about 3 years ago, just seeing it in this video format, is completely jarring, and to know that they're going to be blowing up, and destroying some of those buildings is truly heartbreaking to me. Thank you for sharing this. ☹💔

[@JPVideos81]

Atleast you still have your memories. Thanks for watching.

[@oceanmoonbelle]

Jacqueline Mennella I’ve never even been there and feel so sad...can’t imagine how heartbreaking it is for you. The fact that we let things like this get to this point and then just destroy them is unbelievable.😔

[@jacquelinemennella343]

Oceanmoonbelle, it really is terribly heartbreaking, thanks for recognizing that 💔❤

[@karmathegiant]

Jacqueline Mennella horrible how we are a throw away society.

[@sophroniamason2730]

I had the same experience as you with growing up just outside of Nashville, TN with the Opryland Resort. We went every summer when I was a kid, then all us teenagers had "Good Time Passes" that we could use everyday from 5:00 PM to close. We went 5 times a week minimum. Then in high school, bunches of us worked there. ,Right after graduation in 189, they didn't open one summer, said they were remodeling. Then Gannett Corp. bought it, dismantled the rides, closed it down. No explanations. Worse mistake that company ever made, horrible for Nashville, defeating for us that grew up there. I kid you not, it's a damn Mall now! Like Nashville don't have about 8 other malls. I watched a documentary about it a few months ago, and cried through most of it ( I'm 53 now). It was like your childhood home was torn down and there was a gas station there now.

[@lisakazmarick1802]

Thank you for this...I am from liberty ny and I worked for an agency and we used to have our holiday party here right up until 2009 when they closed ...I got to grow up in Sullivan county with the grossingers resort ..the pines ..the Raleigh ....I love my home town....I got a chance to grow up in the best place on Earth.. unfortunately ...these resort areas are what made Sullivan and ulster county's great and once they closed the decline of work and buissness fit the area also declined and unfortunately these counties are barely hanging on...I miss the old days when I was little and everything here seemed larger than life...😟😢

[@JPVideos81]

Thats awesome to hear. Thanks for sharing lisa

[@TraceyRolandelli]

I know your area well, used to go through Liberty on our way to Frost Valley. I haven't been back in 30 years. It's so beautiful there. I miss it, even though I live in California, which has its own beauty.

[@alb12345672]

@@TraceyRolandelli A few days ago I drove from Liberty to Albany thru frost valley. Was one of the most beautiful drives I've ever taken. My GPS said 2700', a part of the route is the highest public road in NYS. Liberty looks pretty pathetic though with Browns and Grossingers Gone. I remember those great hotels as a kid.

[@herbhall3830]

I worked for the sullivan county democrat news paper and got see all these places in their heyday! I lived in Sullivan county for 20+ years and enjoyed these places for many years! They used to laugh at the resort i lived closest to and worked at in my younger days! The villa roma

[@alb12345672]

@@herbhall3830 Meanwhile it still lives!

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

We spent two weeks in 1985 and 1988. Both was fantastic. Truly appreciate your video. Nothing last forever.. Most had lots of enjoyment. Thank you

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@mikes.4136]

Your undertaking is heartily appreciated. Your reverence for these historic sites is admirable. Truly amazing. Thank you very much for your dedication.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the great comment.

[@tobyzanebazan9089]

well iam new to you guys and i just did subscribed to your youtubers channels and the nevele resort was on thursday may 9th 1980 which is 42 years ago from today this year of 2022 or maybe even longer than that of this hotel

[@bigladjonnyboy397]

I love the way you take your time to show all the interesting parts and leave the empty rooms and blank spaces, better than a 15 minutes shaky footage by some nugget who is best served doing something else. Cheers JP

[@JPVideos81]

Haha, thanks for the compliment.

[@patrinaperkins1992]

Yeah I Know, Right?!!?.... like that giant kitchen! He went slow enough that I could actually see everything & see most of the setup in my head as he was going....& see the hustle and bustle of the kitchen on a busy Sunday brunch! I could see all the grills and the all the huge stations where all the food was being setup. The giant pizza looking oven! I bet it was a kewl place to work as a young person.

[@mikki3961]

I don't know about anyone else, but I could have watched this explore for hours. Fascinating. I always wonder why so much personal stuff gets left behind though?

[@JPVideos81]

Always lots of unanswered questions, but im glad you enjoyed it.

[@ronaldflorio6372]

This place is very cool. Too bad they have plans to tear it down soon.

[@veronicac618]

I’ve read where the two guys that bought the place in 1997, abruptly shut down the place with no notice, after the 4th of July weekend in 2009. So, sounds like a lot of people couldn’t come get their belongings.

[@philabramson4873]

I visited the Nevele as a child with my family many times during the 1980s. We went back one final time in 2004, five years prior to its closure. Thank you for filming this video and showing its state today. It is haunting to see the current images, yet my mind keeps flashing back to my memories of years ago. Such strong, wonderful memories.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching

[@RonaldNixiux]

In a youtube scene filled with clickbaity titles and urban exploration with faked scenarios I highly value this content

[@nevets68]

I recall my family and I ( well I was just a kid at the time) staying here in the late 70's / early 80's. Oh the food....endless amounts of delicious food! I have some footage (taken from film transferred to dvd ) of the family riding on the toboggan. :)

[@JPVideos81]

Save that video!

[@MrJasonshores364]

We went there 87, 88 and 89. Winter and summer. Wonderful memories.

[@marriec09]

I love your videos of abandoned places! I can’t stand many of the “young adults” that do it. I hate when they stage things. How stupid. It’s great that you document it and leave everything as is.

[@JPVideos81]

I feel the same way

[@ITI-xi5zx]

I agree! I never felt that they staged things, but something about the way that they film things makes their videos terrible for me. I think JP actually focuses on the actually interesting/beautiful parts of the houses and has commentary that isn't just inane drivel

[@nicolekennedy6841]

Oh me too. You can pretty much always tell when they're staging things and creating drama, it's so annoying. These places don't need any staged drama, they are beautifully dramatic and emotional all on their own. I've watched this one 3 times already and here I am watching it again lol. JPVideos is one of my favorite channels for abandoned exploration. He keeps it real and is always extremely respectful and I appreciate that so much 🤗

[@janetkeith4877]

Lost history and lost treasures leave a sad longing in me for the lost memories and stories. My grandfather made effort before he passed away to documents unique histories of his area so they would be known and unforgotten. You guys are historian adventurers with intrigued and inquisitive spirits of romantic hearts. Thank you for sharing your passion with those of us who are also intrigued. I really enjoy your videos.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks janet 💙

[@tiarajasminefielding9885]

I would vacation here every year with my family before I could remember. It was like a second home to me, so sad when it closed. My family still talks to employees and we visit them all the time. At the Nevele

[@JPVideos81]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@susanjones97]

I love the longer videos. Wish I was there. So many interesting things to poke around.

[@JPVideos81]

I could of easily spent all day here. Theres a few buildings we missed due to the time.

[@CheapestGamer]

I'm the opposite. I'd rather watch three 20 minute videos than one that's three times as long. To me 25 minutes or so is the perfect length for a single video.

[@jamierick79]

I second Susan's comment. In the shorter videos I feel like things are rushed, missed, or just bypassed to save time. This allows you time to look, view, inspect things.

[@Stratos53100]

@@JPVideos81 Great video, Prob one of the best Urbex type Amazing place that was without littered with graffitti, Lost in time for sure

[@wayne6066]

I was there in late summer of 2002 with the mural at 33.36. I have a photo of it and now feel like I was on the Titanic before it sank

[@tenderpawsm473]

Wayne, how was it in 2002?

[@wayne6066]

@@tenderpawsm473 It was like stepping back in time to1965.

[@lifeisahinote9450]

Of all of your abandoned resort videos, this is hands down my favorite! In all of your exploration videos, I love the old pics compared to how things look now, any old commercials or commentary you find on each property, the music you add, and the typed facts about each location. Thank you for your awesome work!

[@JPVideos81]

This is my favorite as well

[@Lordbaccus]

Fortuna~ you put a large round piece of Dough & it divides it into even number & size Dinner Rolls for baking

[@tarareads23]

Of course I had to watch again. Thia is probably my 2nd fave resort/video after Grossinger's. I'm so fascinated with these resorts in the Catskills. It's almost becoming an obsession. It's so sad to see them dying in decay (although also beautiful in their own way) or completely gone. Luckily for old pictures and new video/photos from you and Mike we can still see what once was and what is now. Thanks, JP!

[@JPVideos81]

You're quite welcome

[@Ira88881]

mizmode It’s becoming an obsession with me too!

[@kellyhoulton2998]

It's amazing, depressing and sad just how quickly things decay - I'm fascinated by your videos.

[@JPVideos81]

Aww thanks kelly

[@airborne501]

Amazing video. I am really surprised vandals/thieves haven't taken a lot of things. Those skis are worth money.

[@elizabethbee3033]

I saw so many Rossignol skis, I started drooling. 🤤 you can make a nice ski bench with stuff like this. Unbelievable they want to just tear this history down.

[@christinet.4159]

This was an amazing explore of this abandoned vacation complex. The penthouse, although grand in size, surprised me when I saw the typical home owner type of kitchen(nothing special) especially because most of the other areas of the resort seemed to be fairly modern and extravagant . I've never seen so much wallpaper as was in some of the employee's quarters rooms; not only the walls but also the ceilings, closet doors, everywhere lol. I was for some reason intrigued by the pair of shoes at the top of the basement stairs in the same building. And the microwave in the bathroom. Imaging myself saying something like, "I'll be right back, i have to go get my dinner from the bathroom," made me laugh. All the ski and skating items left behind was a shame, they could have sold it or even donated it to schools that have cross country and ski clubs. I grew up way out on eastern long island in new York and we had a cross country and ski club during the winter months.

[@TylerTheGamer100]

As of March 24 2019 the resort is still there

[@forgottenjewel9633]

Thats my Bday lol

[@luv3daysgrace1]

Wish I had a time machine to go back and watch as this place was being built, opening day, in between and up to closing day. Moments in time. So many mixed emotions. Incredible video! ❤️❤️❤️😀😢⚜️

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@hadawson72268]

Thank you - I used to beg my poor parents to take me and my three siblings to the Nevele . The commercials made it look like heaven on earth. This is such a snapshot of what life was like in the 70s-80s ... I know the place was around for 100 years but in my memory it just scream childhood ... I can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos

[@JPVideos81]

👍😊

[@leahfarmer2515]

New subbie here! I've watched a few of your videos & I have to say, I love that you take your time and show just about everything! I love that you include history too! It's such a shame that this place was let go, sure looks like it was an awesome place to visit. Thanks for everything you do! Love & hugs from Texas!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks leah. Check my abandoned remains playlist to see the rest of my videos.

[@RhondaO]

I'm only 49 but the second the ad music came on I knew all the words...This is a fantastic tour, and I thank you for the amazing walk through.. Oddly it seems like everyone just vanished, leaving behind all objects where they were last touched..very mysterious and eerie...Thank you for this journey.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@gustavefrankfurter6462]

So much of the architectural stuff, like that incredible wall sculpture and the stage overhang should be removed and put in the new building as an homage to the original legacy. Not to mention the marble mosaic on the floor, and all of the remaining vintage light fixtures.

[@t.s.racing]

I was a Bellhop there in high school. Thank you for the memories. Great video.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@1gorgeousgrl1]

Over an hour long... yaaay! I'm getting my popcorn now. Love your videos and the longer ones. You're one of my fav explorers. Thanks so much for your efforts!

[@JPVideos81]

Aww I'm so happy you enjoy my videos. Save some popcorn for me.

[@GracefulWillowTree]

My family and I went to the Nevele from the time I was born until I was 14. It was my favorite place in the entire world and I bet I could still walk the property with my eyes closed. Thank you for exploring this special place with dignity and letting me see it one last time.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure. Thanks for stopping by

[@foxybrown1g]

@51:35 Did anyone else *jump outta their skin* when all the printing sounds and phone ringers went off?? I’ve been on edge ever since he said he heard voices and loud bangs LOL! @1:22:29 “thought I heard something” - You see! That’s why I watch these videos and not make them! I’ve nearly jumped at least 5 different times ever since you *HEARD* voices and banging! Now I’m wrecked for the night. I’ll be jumping at every little ping, beep or small noise my puppy makes. ••• NOTE ••• I’m a new subscriber and just *LOVE* your videos. I love how you don’t rush through the houses. Also, I love how you speak as if you are talking directly to me.

[@mikekickyoazz5408]

Yeah why did the phones start ringing and the Machine start working who turned them on was it a joke or did a ghost do it

[@mikekickyoazz5408]

But his friend didn't hear anything only we did it's like only certain types of people can hear ghosts and others cannot

[@marytramp5678]

I heard it loud and clear. I thought it was something he had put in as a background noise bc he had just mentioned how the room must have been bustling with phones and faxes.

[@sorcerykid]

Has anyone figured out yet why the printers were printing and the phones were ringing, and who turned on the power for that room?

[@Angailekey]

Heard the ring for sure. Came to the comment section to comment about it. Weird

[@skimanfree1073]

A beautiful resort at one time. Sad to see it rot away.

[@robbiecrosbie4506]

First time watcher and I'm totally loving it. It's great having a longer video with more insight. I follow a few explorers and their videos are good but a lot shorter and you feel like they have missed out loads. Great pictures of what it looked like before.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks

[@eileenmoyer6239]

Another great video!! You are the best at this the time you take the explaining you do makes it so enjoyable to watch. Those others can't hold a candle to you. Looking forward to more great explores

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much eileen

[@lisainthecold4287]

Wow! This place looks great. Bet it was amazing!! Really enjoyed the last resort in the Catskills u did. Putting the kids to bed in a lil bit so gonna have to catch up with the video later on. Thanks😀👏

[@erinmonje-chard7202]

Holy moley! This just randomly popped up...I stayed for a school leaders trip in 1998! It was absolutely gorgeous in to retro-ness. I distinctly remember the starburst light fixtures in the dining room and ice skating I'm so sad it is closed

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

Thanks again for the great video I find your work so professional Compared to the other young explorers With their prop photos Shaky cameras and go too fast we can't even see anything You're the best I only watch yours now Thank you :)

[@JPVideos81]

Aww thank you sandra. That means a lot.

[@jamierick79]

I'd have to second Sandra's statement. It's nice just to have you go through stuff with more explanation, background info, close up inspection of items, time spent in different places/areas to showcase details. I appreciate the work you do to show us these places.

[@JPVideos81]

@@jamierick79 ty

[@marytramp5678]

I totally agree! every so often one will catch my eye though & I'm always disappointed for all the reasons you've mentioned. So I always tell them to watch JPVideos to learn how to do it properly.

[@SkywatcherSandra]

You are absotively awesome at taking us ALL on an adventure, journey. Ty for sharing your time and effort and videos with us ALL. Greatly appreciated. HUGS and blessings for you and yours. 👣🌠🏞🌌👍😊🍎

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks sandra

[@alexandersalarms5380]

I’ve been studying the neveles fire protection for months and I still have no idea what it is, very rare equipment there at the nevele. Unfortunate to see it rot and sit. Quite unique, really. Edit: It's an autocall CD-NA fire alarm system.

[@florencetravis8522]

I grew up in the area never had the chance to go, driving by I wondered what it looked like so ty for walking us all threw

[@mariannjoyner5957]

I can already tell, just 25 minutes in I’ll be binge watching while recovering from this flu thing I have going on. The detail and the smoothness of the filming is fantastic. I can’t wait to see more!!!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much for the Awesome comment Mari Ann. Hope you have a quick recovery.

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

You have Corona virus, you probably won't make it, sorry

[@bluebonnet1014]

Hey JP I’m about 3 years late on this video but it was a good one. I love that you showed us before and after photos. It must have been an awesome place. Tfs

[@christineruss6362]

The Slutsky family, Charles in particular owned the Nevele. He had a beautiful apartment on the property. His brother owned the Falls View next door. I can’t remember if when I visited with my husband, who was a friend of Charlie , if their apartment was the penthouse suite. It’s really weird to see it in this shape. My ex-husband performed in the showroom many many times. I used to play golf there also. Beautiful challenging course.

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you for sharing

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Wow!! I couldn't stop watching this one!! Excellent !! That place was Really Grand when in operation. Just so interesting that so much was left behind, certainly lend to the idea, that closing/ ceasing operation was sudden and possibly unexpected. Great video!!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@Hubjeep]

Great slow-moving camera work! That's worth its weight in gold!!!! Can't stand spaz!

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you

[@kittynimitz7149]

Your taste in explores fascinates me. Thanks! Growing up in Saratoga, NY meant; we heard thousands of adds for this place. No wonder! It was breathtaking! How, all of those Catskill resorts have been ABANDONED just, does not compute...I'd go there, now!!

[@JPVideos81]

So would i. Great place.

[@marnie8943]

Very sad. More than likely, they allowed it to go into foreclosure. The banks aren't set up to sell any product anymore, like they used to be when they did their own repos. Now the foreclosures are sold as is. The new owner could sell the stuff, and probably will sell it in lots. They may even allow salvage companies to come in and take what they can for an agreed amount. It's a real shame that so much was lost to the elements, and more importantly, the history of the place.

[@jennyholt948]

Thanks JP for another great one. I like the detail and patients you gave in making this documentary. The camera work was so much better then some of the videos others have made. Thanks again, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@AmyandIrving]

...all these comments and stories are the PERFECT end to an awesome exploration. ❤️

[@debs-110]

Hi, Thanks for uploading this video very interesting time capsules you explore. I enjoy watching all the videos on your channel .The Fortuna Press in the kitchen area is used to press out a couple dozen dinner rolls. After pressing you put the rolls on a baking sheet,and throw the sheet pan in one of those big wall ovens.

[@shelleymorton4838]

This place is massive!! AND Awesome! Thank you for sharing with us. The things you found! Wish I were there to walk thru this place with your crew. Thank you for sharing.

[@jackiemarini3203]

I love the before and after pictures .Great job guys 👍👍👍👍👍✝💜☮♥

[@susanwoodfield9896]

Wow!! My mom used to go there for her nursing conferences in the 1990’s

[@iamfreeareyou681]

Wow. That commercial takes me back.

[@ckswat77zz51]

Really great job! Lived in NY almost my whole life and have been to the Catskills numerous times. I am ashamed to say that I never heard of this place. Thank you for an awesome job of showing all of the splendor it once was. It is so sad somebody wasn’t able to buy it before it decayed to this point.

[@heyyyerica182]

Awesome video! My friends and I went here for a high school theater conference in the late 90s and we used to love running through the tunnels underneath pretending we were in a horror movie. 🖤

[@JPVideos81]

Nice

[@susanlightbourn4637]

oh my god!! our family went to the nevele every winter with a bunch of other families..i remember the heavily chlorinated smell of the pool and the stairs going up to the rooms....the starburst clocks and the dining room!!! those were fun days......life was fun and simple....

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for checking out the video

[@susanlightbourn4637]

@@JPVideos81 can anyone go and walk the area?

[@JPVideos81]

@@susanlightbourn4637 its private property and posted, but people still go to see it.

[@lillivineswhichwaytowitch9520]

The photos at the end are breathtaking

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks

[@lillivineswhichwaytowitch9520]

@@JPVideos81 the video was also amazing. Thank you for gifting us a glimpse into the past before it was demolished. There was so much recyclable material in that massive location. You both needed a two hour nap after that video. I just wanted to thank you again. For all the hard work. You both are true artist.

[@JPVideos81]

You're too kind, thank you again.

[@davidwaisberg8345]

Thanks so much for this video. I vacationed at the Nevele with my parents for one week of almost almost every summer between 1974 and 1986. It was such an awesome place, and some of my best childhood and teenage memories took place here. Most years, we stayed in the wing called the Tower, the distinctive round building that you take us into. One distinctive feature on the second through eighth floors was that the hallways formed a complete circle. (As kids, we could race each other by running in opposite directions and meeting at the same point!) On the ninth floor, however, the hallway was only partial because of the executive suite which you take us into, and which occupies about half the entire floor. It was a childhood fantasy of mine to get in there and look around, and thanks to you guys, I feel as I've gotten the chance! Nicely done!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty david. Its an incredible place

[@trainships1795]

In the 1970's and 80's it was a Great Year Round Resort drawing People from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. It catered to everyone, where most of the other resorts were more based on a certain ethnic clientele of " The Borscht Belt Circuit ".

[@kaaleebailey9334]

AWESOME ! Abandoned Resort Vids Rule ! This was so interesting & kept me enthralled the whole way thru. I so enjoy the longer in-depth Explores. You are The Best - Thank You so much for sharing your work.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the awesome comment.

[@Whipslinger1]

I remember these commercials for this resort back in the 70's

[@jeffreymasarek7694]

Wonderful documentation of a lost part of many lives. Had my honeymoon at the Nevele in January 1972 and the place was packed. Skated, enjoyed the indoor pool and the food was superb. How sad it is to see what happened to it. Thank you for your work on this.

[@annyeates5344]

Those gorgeous beams!

[@OSuzieQBabyILuvU]

I grew up nearby and always wanted to go to as a kid, but it was beyond our means. Thanks for taking me there!

[@richardnone5644]

the Catskill mountains i remember them very well they were the first to have all you can eat inclusive meals and shows which the cruise lines adopted and made very successful when i was a young kid growing up on long island in the late 50s and early 60s the mountains were the place to go for families and singles

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for sharing

[@janreynolds1492]

This was beautiful and sad. What a wonderful place it must have been in its heyday. Thank you for the videos and the respect you showed the facilities. The montage at the end might have been the best part!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty jan

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

Wow, that fire place is amazing.

[@toyotarenualt7073]

Thank you sooo much for showing us your adventures. Very much enjoy each one. I still have many to view. Keep up the great work !

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much

[@ellenherstead1343]

I wish they would open up the buildings and let people reclaim a lot of the items that could be used again, especially the marble.

[@EllicottCity1]

Agreed!

[@loribcoxy6744]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. It’s heartbreaking! I would love to reclaim a lot of the items.

[@cabamama]

Yes! If it's going to be destroyed anyway, why not salvage some things.

[@oa8885]

Faarrr that was really kool! To be honest THIS ONE was the BEST iv watched! And iv watched quite a few abandoned ones but yours tops the lot! to watch something like this is sad from its beauty and what it use to be to where it is going to end upp today... Thumbs upp to you guys Just Beautiful from a new subscriber from New Zealand 👍👍💜💜💜

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@stroise256]

Thanks for sharing this video. Loved every second. That main building where the marble wall. Behind it is stairs to go down to cousin brucie room. In there is also an arcade room and minigolf and shuffle board and pool tables room. God was went there from the 80s to closing. I went there every year each from 1988 on till it was done. I know the place inside and out except maid chambers and employee aloud rooms. but i could tell ya from main lobby to where everything took place. sad but i cant thank you enough for the video. When your friend there with the deathwish hat said something about explosives and going to knock it down i cried. Still am. Again thank you so much for this walkthrough.

[@JPVideos81]

Wish i knew about that arcade room. Had no idea where it was. Thanks for commenting.

[@maureenoleary3791]

Thank-you for the video's from North Carolina USA born and raised Springfield Massachusetts South End!

[@maureenoleary3791]

For your saved be careful both of you!

[@maureenoleary3791]

Your videos are breathtaking! You and your partner!

[@03Mach1dmb]

I used to go here in the 90's. We loved the indoor mini golf course and the ice skating rink. If you hike to the waterfall there was a sign that told the fully story how the name Nevele came about.

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

I have friends that live in the Catskills, the phone rang just as I was starting to watch this and guess who it was!!

[@OtherGuy01]

Loved seeing the vintage commercial at the beginning of the vid. Good work, guys.

[@marissajohnson200]

I'm nosey so I enjoy videos like this, but it's so sad to see places abandoned!

[@JPVideos81]

Nosey about?

[@marissajohnson200]

Lol. Nosey about the inside of abandoned places. I always wanted to explore!

[@JPVideos81]

Ahh ok lol.

[@jeffboughton3865]

Thank You! I had the chance to play golf at this location many years ago with some great people who are no longer here. This brought back those great times.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@oxtuckian]

new subscriber just today. After watching your channel allll day, this one is my fave. Love the first grand entrance huge fireplace and double staircase! Next, I really liked the penthouse suite. You do a great job at keeping my interest, talking just to me. oh, about the spiders, ..next time you find something weird like that, any entomology dept at most colleges will tell you what it is, you just gotta take it there and ask. I totally hate spiders. but I would hv jarred one and taken it to Purdue. Now my curiosity is piqued lol p.s. the montage at the end was icing on the cake! Thank you for the work you do, much appreciation

[@613chaya]

This is a great tour!!!!!!!!!!!

[@613chaya]

Did he have to have special permission to go through ? I can't believe all those vintage skis and they're not selling them.....

[@catherineleigh9000]

Looks like it's been abandoned longer than 10 years. Maybe some parts have been abandoned longer. Very sad about all of those abandoned Catskills resorts. It would be nice if possible to put some photos of the way it was then and now along side one another. I love it when people do that which is not often. It was beautiful. Thank you

[@JPVideos81]

Correct, some areas were closed and stopped being used before others.

[@bethany3371]

@56:48 This reminds me of my grandmother's old stove. I think she even had the same color. Good memories!

[@falquest]

My God, it’s like everybody just up and left one day - so much was left behind. So strange.

[@tinaburianek7045]

One of my favorites of your videos! This is amazing!

[@JPVideos81]

💙

[@kelleycolvin5632]

Reminds me of the place in the movie Dirty Dancing

[@laurencliver6452]

Kelley Colvin yes yes that’s exactly what I thought

[@paulcarr5918]

It should. It was set in the Catskills (though not filmed there) and was based on a person the screenwriter met at, I believe, Grossinger's another big resort that was in the area.

[@elioselectric468]

😁🤜

[@Stubahn]

Yes Kelly, and yes Paul Carr. The movie's treatment was inspired by the writer's experiences and observations working a summer "in the mountains" at a hotel in the Catskills. Grossinger's was the dynamic for the fictional "Kellerman's"; a family owned Catskill resort in decline. Actually "The Concord" on Lake Kiamesha, more closely met all the visual criteria found in the movie. In reality, principle scenes of "Kellerman's" were shot in Virginia, at a place called the Mountain Lake Lodge. The key "Dirty" dancing and sexy water scenes were shot on Lake Lure (N. Carolina) at an abandoned summer camp. Damn shame no Catskill locations could be used. Even in the mid-80's, most Sullivan/Ulster locations were too derelict.

[@brickiticki]

Me too

[@tiggermeowth]

Great video. I enjoyed your professionalism and the dedication you took when explaining and narrating every single thing you saw on your explore. High five and keep up with the good job. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much

[@richtruesdell7276]

I went up over the 2018 and 2019 holidays (12/20 and 12/22). Last year there was no fencing up but this year there was new fencing up so I didn't walk through as I did last year. I did get a short drone video clip from the resort next door. I went into nearby Ellenville and was told by locals that there is so much water damage from bursted pipes that reclamation of the buildings is believed impossible. If you would like to include my drone video in your video or post a link to it here once I post it to my KZbin channel, please let me know.

[@MrsPatmore289]

My aunts and uncles vacationed many summers in the Poconos, Catskills, and other areas back in the day to get away from us kids! The Nevele was my Mom's favorite of them all. She loved the fanciest places!

[@gaylemora1390]

I think you should go to Branson Missouri and look at the abandoned amusement ark. Down the street they have some abandoned houses

[@robertmanley7556]

Don't know where to start commenting first except to say thank you so much for getting this documented before it was gone such a shame it lasted over a 100 years and and is abandoned now you can tell they put money back into it and wanted to keep it open and you can tell from signs of prices that is was very reasonable but i belive it is just hard now a days to do these types of things ..... the money just isnt there and I truley believe life was better back then I just imagine all the lives lived here all the fun had. I would like to think that everyone who worked here loved there jobs if for nothing else just for the view of the mountains ....... So awesome . i would also like to say I believe that your videos are getting better ( dident think that was possible ) but this was incredible a home run out of the park . Thank you for taking the tine it took to walk the entire place and you captured everything so well couldent have been better cant wait till the next one keep up the great work

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the awesome comment. I'm always striving to improve my content.

[@kathleenmalabes7215]

Epic content cant wait for the next video. Thankyou.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@davidduvall6447]

34:42 It is a dough press for making bread. You figure how big of a loaf a bread (8oz., 1 pound, etc.) times the number of sections. Make that much dough, put the dough in the press and the dough is pressed into each section and voila, your loaves of bread to bake. Fortuna is a very high end brand. That would be worth every penny to restore.

[@kittyvondooom8903]

Dammit I have the Nevele song stuck in my head lol

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome lol

[@nikkikennedy8728]

It will haunt me for days....

[@daisywilde2955]

Same.. I can't focus on the video now..

[@elizabethpatience6523]

They did a lot of conferences at this site up until it's end. I was there in 2007 when it was going downhill fast. I got an award on that stage that year. The place inspired me to write a poem of the lost grandeur of the place.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for watching